Czechia · work · temporary protection
Working in Czechia with temporary protection: do you need a separate work permit?
Short answer
With temporary protection you can seek work with any employer; the employer reports the start of employment. Regulated professions may still have separate qualification requirements.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Show the employer your valid temporary-protection document.
- 2
Confirm the employer completes the required notification for the start of work.
- 3
For a regulated profession, check recognition or licensing requirements.
- 4
Use Úřad práce for job search or funded retraining if useful.
Important
Free labour-market access does not remove licensing requirements for regulated professions.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-05
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